Hello Derek, I did as you suggested and I am beyond embarrassed as I tried powering up the original (now removed) motor that I believed to be bad using a 9v battery and it works just fine. The replacement motor possibly could be bad, but I very much doubt it as it was supplied by Bill Rapp who is extremely thorough and dependable. The Beocord 9000 had

Hi Derek, The fuse blowing indicates that there is power available to the motor, yes. I purchased a used motor with the transistor panel still attached. This is far easier to install. However, the same thing happens with the new motor and circuit board, the fuse blows the second the heads engage. This is what happened with the original motor. So two

Hi Derek, I continue to have a problem with my Beocord 9000. I tested and found no power to the replacement motor. So I checked the brand new fuse, which appeared OK, but testing revealed that it had blown. So I purchased yet another set of expensive slow burn 250 mA fuses and with the Beocord plugged in, the fuse is fine. Engage the play mode and the

Derek: Hopefully I will have the time on Sunday to check things out properly. I have the Service Manual. Absolutely everything works except the motor. I suppose it is possible that I purchased a “bad” used motor. It could happen. However, I really need to determine if the replacement motor is getting power. Also, does anyone know if the

Hi Derek, I purchased a used motor from a highly reliable dealer in St. Louis which came with the board still attached. I was unaware that a replacement motor was available from B&O. At this point I think I need to determine if power is reaching the motor. Everything else is working properly, the heads engage, but the motor does nothing. Ditto the

Hi Chris, I replaced the motor with no difference. The only thing that concerned me about the replacement motor it that it had an orange wire instead of a red one. (Orange, black, and yellow…. as opposed to red, black, and yellow.) I need to check to see it power is reaching the motor….. something I should have done in the first place

No one has a suggestion here for how to proceed with this problem? This is a beautiful Beocord 9000 now sitting here absolutely useless. Any and all suggestions will be most appreciated! Thanks, Jeff

I have a Beocord 9000 with a “dead” motor. The motor in this Beocord had been exhibiting a moderate growl prior to failing to operate. All the electronics work properly, the heads engage and retract promptly with no tape motion. I assumed that I had a failed motor and purchase a complete motor assembly. As a side issue my Beocord 8004 was

Thank you Martin, I take it that playing slightly fast is not indicative of a problem, rather just a needed adjustment? Jeff P.S. How’s the 4000 coming? (I couldn’t resist asking.)

My Beocord 8004 “appears” to be playing slightly fast, has anyone ever seen this happen? I have tried several cassette tapes and all play the same. I had a problem with my Beocord 9000 where the belt slipped out of position and the tape played at double speed, sounded like like “Alvin and the Chipmunks.” This is nothing like